Memorial Day at Veterans Park

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Join us as we honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.  Never forget, ever honor.


Program:
“LET FREEDOM RING”, Mr. Charles Haugabrooks
We thank Charles Haugabrooks for his nineteenth
appearance
WELCOME & “Call the Colors”
Walt Raysick, Past President, Hillsborough County
Veterans Council
COLOR GUARD
6th Air Mobility Wing, MacDill AFB
AMERICA’S NATIONAL ANTHEM, Charles Haugabrooks
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE, led by America’s children
Colors Retired
INVOCATION, Mary Ellen Harlan, Veterans Council
Chaplain
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HONORING AMERICA’S ARMED SERVICES, Charles Haugabrooks
**** GUEST SPEAKER, Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner
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Introduction of Keynote Speaker
MEMORIAL DAY ADDRESS: Scott V. DeThomas
“I BELIEVE IN AMERICA”, Charles Haugabrooks
POW/ MIA Empty Chair Remembrance Ceremony,
Scottish American Military Society -Al MacDonald
Piper (Erla-SAMS)- Amazing Grace
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MEMORIAL WREATH PRESENTATION honoring our
Fallen Warriors &TRIBUTE TO HILLSBOROUGH
COUNTY’S FALLEN HEROES OF THE AFGAHANISTAN
& IRAQ WARS
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“Hero for Today”, Charles Haugabrooks
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Please stand & prepare for a rifle salute – Rifle, detail, fire three volleys
MEMORIAL RIFLE SALUTE AND TAPS
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DETACHMENT 1226
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Closing Remarks: Frank Strom, Director, Department of Consumer & Veterans Services,
Hillsborough County Government
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BENEDICTION, Mary Ellen Harlan, Veterans Council Chaplain
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ANOUNCEMENTS, Veterans Council President
2016
Sunday, May 29, 2016
11:00am "God Bless the USA", Charles Haugabrooks